unfavourable adj 1: not encouraging or approving or pleasing; "unfavorable conditions"; "an unfavorable comparison"; "unfavorable comments", "unfavorable impression" [syn: {unfavorable}, {unfavourable}] [ant: {favorable}, {favourable}] 2: (of winds or weather) tending to hinder or oppose; "unfavorable winds" [syn: {unfavorable}, {unfavourable}] [ant: {favorable}, {favourable}] 3: not favorable; "made an unfavorable impression"; "unfavorable reviews" [syn: {unfavorable}, {unfavourable}]